(Rendered from ‘Jarini Gifalu’ prabandha by
‘Gandharva’* in Telugu)
On a bright moon-lit night,
In the garden,
At the feet of my Lord,
I am singing the Song of Love
On the Veena of Union!
Death has come
To take me away!
Death stepped into the garden!
Death heard my song,
The Love-offering to the ear of Lord,
My song, ‘the love of Lord’s ears!’
Death heard my song of Eternal Love!
Death went back
Singing the same Song of mine!
Death went back!
* ‘Gandharva’ is the
penname of Mr. B. Ramadas, a well-known young poet of Andhra Desa. The poet’s
Prabandha, Jarini Geetalu is a collection of his songs sung in praise of
Radha-Krishna love. The poet is the present president of the ‘Navya Kala
Parishat’ a large organisation of young Andhra poets, actors, musicians,
painters and dancers.